YEARLY HIGH
2769.3698 STD
YEARLY LOW
2681.2806 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2719.8039 STD

2019 HKD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 4, valuing the pair at 2769.3698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 2681.2806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.0892 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2684.6055 to the December average rate of 2762.5410, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2769.3698 was up 2.56% compared to the 2018 peak of 2700.1211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 69,234,245 STD
2018 Average 65,907,577 STD
Yearly Trough Low 67,032,014 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,202,230.66 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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HKD to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2685.0672, compared to 2754.5405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 69.4733 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2685.0672
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2754.5405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 76.4207 STD (High: 2760.4876 / Low: 2684.0669). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1959 STD (High: 2682.4764 / Low: 2681.2806).

June Spread (Volatile) Âą76.4207
March Spread (Stable) Âą1.1959

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 10.2472 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.2472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 2759.8976) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2674.5539), the exchange rate shifted by +85.3436 (+3.19%).

2019 Avg (July) 2759.8976
2018 Avg (July) 2674.5539

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Month High Low Average
January 2688.0255 2682.8097 2684.6055
February 2683.1876 2681.6109 2682.3857
March 2682.4764 2681.2806 2681.8292
April 2686.2761 2681.5306 2683.3122
May 2685.2823 2681.6221 2682.2824
June 2760.4876 2684.0669 2695.9883
July 2769.3698 2754.4943 2759.8976
August 2755.1785 2747.7287 2749.6504
September 2757.3324 2748.6108 2751.5849
October 2751.1008 2748.1904 2749.4100
November 2757.0461 2751.0057 2754.1594
December 2768.8708 2753.5937 2762.5410